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Sheila joined a legendary lineup of top performers in Nassau, Bahamas including Lionel Richie, Michael McDonald, Patti LaBelle, Chaka Khan, Emilio Estefan, Billy Preston, The O'Jays with Gerald Levert, Oleta Adams, Ashford & Simpson, Gloria Gaynor, BeBe Winans, and many more, to celebrate the 70th birthdays of South African billionaire Sol Kerzner, Chairman of Kerzner International and creator of the Atlantis Resort & Hotel, and performer Sam Moore at a private party at the resort. This celebratory weekend and series of events was lead and produced by Jerry Inzerillo, Executive Vice President of the Atlantis Hotel and other conglomerates. His vision was to bring legends and current artists together for a special weekend of music, celebration, and fun. The eight hundred million dollar fantasyland vacation spot hosted this amazing weekend for all celebrities, industry professionals, and invited guests.
Friday, October 14 - All-Star Salute to Patti LaBelle in celebration of her 60th birthday at the Atlantis Theater, taped for UPN. Performers included Michael McDonald, Ashanti, Nelly, Kelly Rowland, Yolanda Adams, Boyz II Men, Mario, Gerald Levert, Sheila E., and a special reunion of LaBelle with Sarah Dash and Nona Hendryx. DJ Tony Okungbowa spinned for the after party at Mama Loo's on the resort that went late into the night.
Saturday, October 15 - Dinner at Seafire Grill in the newly launched Marina Village. Followed by the Birthday Bash Jam Session with performances by Lionel Richie, Patti LaBelle, Michael McDonald, Chaka Kahn, Nick Ashford & Valerie Simpson, Oleta Adams, Billy Preston, Sam Moore, Emilio Estefan, and Sheila E. Supporting band under the direction of Greg Phillinganes. Among the invited guest in attendance were Denzel and Pauletta Washington, Ivana Trump, Star Jones with husband Al Reynolds, Butch Lewis, Denise Rich, Bebe Buell and Evander Holyfield, just to name a few.
Sunday, October 16 - Sunday Gospel Brunch at Cafe Martinique hosted by BeBe Winans. Oleta Adams, Kim Burrell, Billy Preston, Sam Moore, Chaka Kahn, and Patti LaBelle graced the invited guests with songs, praise, and fellowship.
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